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A young girl, Fern, saves a runt pig from getting killed. The pig, Wilbur, then befriends Charlotte who creates unique spider webs to show what a wonder pig Wilbur is.
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Friendship can come in unexpected forms. Writing can save a life! Even rats have a place in the world. Life has cycles. Children grow up. Friendship, however, is forever.
Characters edit
- Wilbur: This was one terrific pig. He was a runt who became a giant of the animal world. His views and ideas and lessons learned are about life. An awesome pig who would give his life for his friends.
- Charlotte A. Cavatica: A clever spider who is Wilbur's friend. She at first seems blood-thirsty due to her method of catching food. However, as the story progresses one sees her inner beauty and one learns the true meaning of friendship.
- Fern Arable: She was Wilbur's saviour and raised Wilbur when he was a baby pig.
- Templeton: The rat on the farm who frequents the junk heap. A very selfish character, but helps others in times of need.
- Avery Arable: Fern's pesky brother. He is 10
- Homer Zuckerman: Fern's uncle
- Henry Fussy: Neighbor boy and friend of Fern's
- Aunt Edith Zuckerman: Fern's aunt
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First Sentence edit
"Where's Papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.
Table of Contents edit
I. Before Breakfast... 1
II. Wilbur... 8
III. Escape... 13
IV. Loneliness... 25
V. Charlotte... 32
VI. Summer Days... 42
VII. Bad News... 48
VIII. A Talk at Home... 52
IX. Wilbur's Boast... 55
X. An Explosion... 66
XI. The Miracle... 77
XII. A Meeting... 86
XIII. Good Progress... 92
XIV. Dr. Dorian... 105
XV. The Crickets... 113
XVI. Off to the Fair... 118
XVII. Uncle... 130
XVIII. The Cool of the Evening... 138
XIX. The Egg Sac... 144
XX. The Hour of Triumph... 155
XXI. Last Day... 163
XXII. A Warm Wind... 172
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This is book 220 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
This is book 24 of 213 in Best English-Language Fiction of the 20th Century. (authoritative list)
This is book 87 of 95 in Telegraph Top 100 Books, 2008. (authoritative list)
This is book 170 of 200 in BBC 'Big Read' Top 200 Novels, 2003. (authoritative list)
This is book 50 of 216 in Whitcoulls Kids' Top 50 (2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 74 of 93 in Newsweek's Top 100 Books: The Meta-List. (authoritative list)
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Authors & Contributors edit
- E. B. White (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Garth Williams (Illustrator) - Original
- Bernice L. Fox
- Peter F. Neumeyer
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1952
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 192
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1952
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 192
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